Thursday, December 20, 2012



                            BUKIT TINGGI JANDA BAIK

 

 NATURE ADVENTURES TOURS,


MALAYSIA


IN THE VICINITY OF KUALA LUMPUR CITY

4WD OFF ROAD, WHITE WATER RAFTING, CAVING, WATER ABSEILS, TREKKING, CANYONING, CAMPING, ADVENTURE TEAM BUILDING, KAYAKING, WATER TUBE RAFTING,

 

Hotline  +6019 662 2926    


LEISURE PACKAGES, WHITE WATER TUBING, KAYAKKING, TEAM BUILDING, JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM, OFF ROAD SAFARI, TREKKING, WATERFALLS AND CAMPING ADVENTURE, BASIC AND ADVANCE 4WD TRAINING COURSES
 

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4WD Off ROAD eXPERIENCE - JANDA BAIK BUKIT TINGGI

PICK UP FROM : MAJOR HOTELS IN KUALA LUMPUR AND PETALING JAYA

Package Rate :  RM 300.00 per person minimum 2 persons

Package based 3 to 4 person per vehicle

Time of pick up : 0900 hrs

Package Itinerary
0900 hrs Depart Kuala Lumpur by 4WD
1000 hrs Arrive Janda Baik. After a short rest commence  off road adventure into the rain forest. Continue journey through some very rough jungle trek, and undulating hills, wet muddy treks and an exciting river crossing.
The route crosses 2 rivers and the ending point is the climb over some rough rocky patches that lead to the top of the hill.
Picnic Lunch will be provided
After lunch, begin the return journey to  Kuala Lumpur.


What is included
Mineral Water
Lunch
Guides (Qualified First Aider)
4WD Transport
Transport throughout the journey (to and fro hotel)


What to Bring
Extra clothing to change
Towel
Medication (if necessary)- First Aid Kit is with Guide
Camera (optional)
Personal Toiletries (Environment Friendly)'


What to Wear
Casual t-shirts with long/short pants
Jungle trekking shoes/sandals/sport shoes
Socks
Extra pair of slipper/shoes (in case of emergency i.e. shoes worn out)
 
Terms and Conditions
Participants should note that an adventure trip involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our guest, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the action of clients which are beyond our control. 
We and our partners reserve the right to make such alteration to departure and completion dates, reducing the extent of a trip, etc, that we deem necessary due to road, river or weather conditions or other conditions beyond our control including minimum safe running numbers, before and whilst on a trip.
Postponement notice will be provided by us or our partner prior to the trip. Due to bad weather or high water in which high risks is unavoidable or insufficient participants. All payment will be transferred to a later date of same trip scheduled or a full refund to guest if services not rendered.

Guest may postpone the trip to the later date but no cancellation shall be entertained. NO REFUND for cancellation by guest.


ADVENTURE PACKAGES AT JANDA BAIK BUKIT TINGGI

Adventure Program List
See the list of outdoor activities and a stay at a rustic setting provide you superb fun and a stress free vacation that's not too far from Kuala Lumpur. This river is safe for a family. Our fun and reliable activity partner pairs you up with fun and safety conscious guides.


Activities Rates for day trippers
All rates ex-Bukit Tinggi  ( 1 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur)

Activity Price Per Person Minimum participant
BATU CAVES - DARK CAVES EXPLORATION
RM 50.00
2
WHITEWATER TUBE RAFTING AT JANDA BAIK
RM 90.00
5
CAMPING AT JANDA BAIK
RM 60.00
5
PAINTBALL WARGAMES
RM 150.00
10
JUNGLE TREKKING
RM 150.00
2
4WD TREASURE HUNT
As above
2

The immediate surroundings of our metropolitan city Kuala Lumpur offers many nice surprises for the visitor. Waterfalls, primary forests, Orang Asli settlements, 4 x 4 tracks all within easy reach.


One such place that also offers 4WD experience is Janda Baik. one hour ride from Kuala Lumpur


This outing would be ideal for company gatherings and family get-a-way whilst spending time in natural environment. For company outings, we conduct team activities where all staff will be able to interact with one another. Families with children are also encouraged to participate and the activities are not strenuous at all.
 



    


 


FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING COURSES - Please email us for course fees
  • We offer Basic and Advanced Four-wheel Driving Courses to ensure that your first adventure into the jungle is one where you have confidence in your vehicle as well as your own capabilities.
  • Our Advanced Driving Course also incorporates Rescue & Recovery Techniques to ensure minimal damage to your vehicle.
Basic Driver Training
We offer two driver training courses.
The first is basic - Introducing you to the basics of 4WDing and basic recovery:

Theory - Principles of 4WD
Driving Position
Environment Protection
Practical - Hill starts and stops.
Hill ascents descent.
Picking driving lines.
Driving technique.
Convoy etiquette.
Crossing Rocky terrain.
Mud and Water crossing techniques.
Basic recovery - equipment.
Basic recovery - snatch straps.
Basic recovery - high lift jack.
Basic recovery - winching.
Advanced Driver Training

Advanced driver training - Further Introducing you to the more advanced techniques of 4WDing:

Practical - Advanced Hill starts and stops.
Hill ascents descent.
Bridge Building.
Advanced Recovery.
Using another vehicle in Recovery.
Advanced winch recovery.
Off track vehicle recovery
.

OFF ROAD DRIVING TIPS
When talking about Off road driving especially in Malaysia's rain forest, we won't escape to riding through a deep mud or sand. Here are some tips that may useful for us:
  • Before riding through deep mud or sand, deflate your tires slightly to increase the tire’s footprint and provide better traction. Deflated tires will decrease your ground clearance though. Remember to re-inflate your tires before going on-road again.
  • Use a steady momentum to carry you through. Keep your speed up and use higher gears. Don't spin your tires, and don't stop till you're out of the deep mud or sand. If your wheels start to spin, ease off the throttle just a bit and allow the tires to slow down and regain traction.
  • If you lose traction and the vehicle is barely moving, turn the steering wheel quickly from side to side in short strokes (only 1/8th turn) to allow the front tire walls to find extra grip.
  • If muddy conditions force you to drive in the ruts, know where your front wheels are pointed at all times. Your vehicle will follow the ruts, even with the wheels turned to the right or left.
  • If you encounter a dry spot with the wheels turned, then the front wheels can regain traction and suddenly throw the vehicle out of the ruts, resulting in a loss of control and possible damage.
 MODIFICATION FOR OFF ROAD 4WD
There are a few modification to be done on your 4WD before go off-roading (for mild Off-road). While many off-road vehicles can greenland or "two track" most unpaved roads, the desire of many off-roading enthusiasts is to attempt much more challenging terrain. The following listings show the modifications that are done and why:

Vehicle Lifts

A vehicle lift is when the normal height of a vehicle is lifted to increase the amount of clearance between the ground and the bottom of the body or frame of the vehicle. There are numerous types of vehicle lifts:

Body Lift: A simple and cheap way to lift a vehicle that has a body on frame design such as a pickup truck or some SUVs. A body lift consists of larger spacers that replace the normal mounting points of the vehicle's body on its frame. These typically are between 1 - 4 inches. Any more than four inches (102 mm) will create a less sturdy set up. Body lifts are not possible on vehicles with a "Uni-body" construction. Uni-body vehicles have the frame formed into the body, such as on a Jeep Cherokee.

Suspension lift: A suspension lift is when modifications are done to the vehicle's springs, shocks, controlling arms and steering linkage. In this case small or short pieces of the suspension are replaced with longer or larger items of similar construction. Lifting a vehicle changes its driving dynamics and a suspension lift adds to the vehicle's handling capabilities in relation to the increased height.

 FUEL EFFICIENCY TIPS
Increases in the price of gas, accompany the increase in the number of fuel-saving scams.

Continuous increase in the price of gas is common news nowadays. This is accompanied by an upsurge in advertising exposures for “gas saving” gadgets. These products attract potential buyers searching for methods to maximize fuel efficiency.

There are important procedures car owners can take in consideration to improve gas mileage. According to the Better Business Bureau, the public should be critical in assessing products that claim gas saving features for vehicle devices or additives for gas and oil.

There are products that feature gas-saving features that really work. In addition to that, consumers could be facing a major engine trouble or a nullified creator’s warranty by putting devices to the Engine. Consumers should be wary of these specific advertising slogans: “20 percent fuel efficiency improvement”

A hundred or more devices that feature gas-saving qualities are proven untrue by the Environmental Protection Agency. Worse, there are so-called “gas-saving” devices that may cause a harmful effect to a vehicle’s engine.


Another side effect is more smoke emissions. Examples of these devices are Engine Modifiers, Additives, Fuel Line Gadgets, Liquid Injection, Vapor and Air Release Devices and a lot more.

Consumer testimonials are common in fuel saving ads. Assuming these testimonials are not made up, few consumers test the fuel consumption of their vehicle before putting on the gadget. Therefore, an objective comparison of the fuel consumption before and after the product was added will not be attained.

The following are practical tips to conserve gas:

Efficient driving

Just drive reasonably within the speed limit. Remember that speeds of more than 60 miles per hour increase fuel consumption.
Do not do sudden starts, accelerations and stops.

Acceleration should be done gradually. The gas pedal should not be stepped on more than one fourth of the way down. This will allow the engine to function most efficiently. Gas conservation could reach up to 5 percent if sudden stops, jerks and accelerations are avoided.
Make use of gears for overdrive and cruise control as needed. Fuel efficiency is attained when moving on the highway
.

Windows should be closed on highways. Windows that are open can create air drag that can decrease the fuel consumption by 10%.

Take out unnecessary baggage. The trunk should be kept clean, any gadget, tools or loads that are not needed should be taken out. 100 pounds of extra baggage can affect fuel economy by two percent.

The car should always be maintained. The engine should be given a regular tune up, the tires should always have the right air pressure and efficiently aligned, the oil should be changed when needed and air filters replaced regularly. Clogged filters can affect gas consumption adversely by up to ten percent.
Turn off the engine whenever there is an opportunity. Idle engine wastes fuel. There are instances where the engine could be turned off; stopping for gas, waiting for someone, changing tire pressure, caught in traffic and a lot more.

Engine warm-up fuel conservation tips:
Lengthy warming up of the engine should be avoided. 30 to 45 seconds should be enough time. Check if the automatic check is removed after warming up the engine. This is usually stuck which could usually cause poor gas and air combination.

Do not rev the engine. This is usually done before turning off the engine. This causes unnecessary fuel loss and also washes the oil within the cylinder walls. As an effect, there is air pressure loss and consequently fuel loss as well.
 WINCH CHALLENGE
This is the most recent, and usually the most difficult, form of course trialling. Again, a course is laid out with a series of gates and vehicles must complete as many gates in a course as possible. However, these events take place on very difficult terrain- difficult to the extent that vehicles are not expected to be able to complete the course without the use of a recovery winch.
Winching is a definite skill in itself, aside from off-road driving, and brings elements of team-playing into the trial, as a successful (and safe) vehicle recovery needs at least 2 people to complete. Some trials are for teams of 2 or 3 vehicles, each helping to recover the others through obstacles. A Winch Challenge may extend to other off-road driving skills, such as building a log bridge to cross a river.
SAFE WINCHING TECHNIQUES
Every winching situation has a potential for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, it is important that the user are being guided, familiarise, think safety before using the winch.

The basic training is a guide which provides understanding proper winching technique. It is because every winching situation is different, constant judgment and consistent focus on safety is of great importance.

Training Syllabus
Winch design and mechanism
How the winch works
How to choose a winch
Winch Installation
Winch accessories
Winching hand signals
DO's and don'ts
Before pulling
During pulling
Rigging methods
Maintenance
4x4  BASIC OFF-ROADING SKILLS
  • To know the 4x4 vehicle
  • To train and drive on handling 4x4 vehicle and recovery technique in a safe and proper way
  • To give guidelines in preparation, driving skill and 4x4 vehicle performance
  • Responsibility to the vehicle, people and employee
  • To add team-work value
 Training Syllabus
  • 4x4 general knowledge test
  • To know your 4x4 vehicle
  • Vehicle and support equipment preparation
  • Personal preparation
  • Route preparation
  • On-road driving
  • Off-road driving
  • Recovery techniques
  • After off-road
  • 4x4 general knowledge tests

 WHAT IS 4WD SYSTEM
The main component that differentiate the 2WD (normal vehicles) and 4WD is on their transmission system or an automotive drive system in which mechanical power is transmitted from the drive shaft to all four wheels.

Normal vehicles only powered by main gear transmission box as compared with 4WD vehicle is also attached additional gear box or transfer case / gear which usually located behind the gear transmission box.

Transfer case main function is as a housing for drive shaft / propeller shaft to move the wheel forward and backward. Transfer case box possess 2 additional set ratio gear that are high (4 High / 4H) and low (4 Low / 4L).

When you choose a low gear ratio that mean you are doubling the torque to the wheel. Low torque circle with the mechanical transmission system enable all four wheel advantage to climb or to carry heavy load. Please remember that with 4 Low gear ratio does not give you wheel grasp but only to supply more torque for your wheel.

There are two type of 4 wheel system that is full time 4WD and part time 4WD.

Mitsubishi Pajero is classified as a part time 4WD and this type of 4WD become more popular in Malaysia.

When to use 4H:

for traction when the area isn't steep
when stuck in sand
extremely slippery conditions
snow
ice
rocky, gravel roads
gullies
extremely muddy areas
ridges

Low Range 4WD
4L is for creeping along at slow speeds. It reduces the strain on your vehicle, just remember to stay below 25mph in low range. While it does not provide more traction, it does provide 2-3 times more torque at about 1/2 or 1/3 of the speeds in high range. Low range gear ratios are approximately half that of high range.

When to use 4L:

on wet, slippery surfaces
passing through sandy areas
on rough trails
through shallow water
rock-climbing
climbing steep hills
through mud
descending steep hills
         Additional Tips:
  • Don't change gears in the middle of a water crossing, going up or down hills, or in sand dunes.
  • Be prepared: Engage low-range 4WD before you need it.
  • Don't operate 4WD on hard dry surfaces.
  • When in doubt, use a lower gear!